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The complex that exists as a pair of enantiomers is

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(a) `trans-[Co(H_2NCH_2CH_2CNH_2)_2Cl_2]^(+)`

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(b) `[Co(H_2NCH_2CH_2NH_2)_3]^(3+)`

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(c) `[Pt(PPh_3)(Cl)(Br)(CH_3)]^(-)`

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(d) `cis-[CoNH_3)_4Cl_2]^(+)`

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To determine which complex exists as a pair of enantiomers, we need to analyze the given options based on the criteria for optical activity and the presence of a plane of symmetry (PoS). Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images, and for a complex to be optically active, it must lack any symmetry elements that would make it superimposable on its mirror image. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Enantiomers**: - Enantiomers are pairs of molecules that are mirror images of each other but cannot be superimposed. For a complex to exhibit enantiomerism, it must be optically active, meaning it does not have a plane of symmetry. 2. **Analyzing the First Option (trans-Co(en)₂Cl₂⁺)**: - The structure of trans-Co(en)₂Cl₂⁺ can be drawn, where "en" represents ethylenediamine ligands. - In this case, if we draw the structure, we find that there is a plane of symmetry present. Thus, this complex is not optically active and does not exist as enantiomers. 3. **Analyzing the Second Option ([Co(en)₃]³⁺)**: - For [Co(en)₃]³⁺, we can visualize the arrangement of the ligands. - Since the ethylenediamine ligands are arranged in a way that does not allow for a plane of symmetry, this complex is optically active. Therefore, it can exist as a pair of enantiomers. 4. **Analyzing the Third Option (Square planar Pt complex)**: - In the square planar complex with platinum, if we draw the structure, we notice that there is a plane of symmetry present. Thus, this complex is also not optically active and does not exhibit enantiomerism. 5. **Analyzing the Fourth Option (Cobalt complex with Cl and NH₃)**: - For the cobalt complex with Cl and NH₃, when we draw the structure, we find that there is a plane of symmetry. Therefore, this complex is not optically active and does not exist as enantiomers. 6. **Conclusion**: - Based on the analysis, the only complex that exists as a pair of enantiomers is **[Co(en)₃]³⁺**. ### Final Answer: The complex that exists as a pair of enantiomers is **[Co(en)₃]³⁺**.

To determine which complex exists as a pair of enantiomers, we need to analyze the given options based on the criteria for optical activity and the presence of a plane of symmetry (PoS). Enantiomers are non-superimposable mirror images, and for a complex to be optically active, it must lack any symmetry elements that would make it superimposable on its mirror image. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Enantiomers**: - Enantiomers are pairs of molecules that are mirror images of each other but cannot be superimposed. For a complex to exhibit enantiomerism, it must be optically active, meaning it does not have a plane of symmetry. 2. **Analyzing the First Option (trans-Co(en)₂Cl₂⁺)**: ...
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